How to Play Grand Theft Auto V in Minecraft

If you're part of the (relatively) small demographic that is still patiently waiting for Grand Theft Auto V to hit the PC, you're missing out. I hope you know there. Somewhere, out there, thousands of people are taking part in a cultural phenomenon while you're sitting there twiddling your thumbs. I may be a little bitter. I may also be a card-carrying member of the 'When is GTA V going to be available on Steam?!' club.

Humbug.

But here's a spot of bright news for Minecraft players. Though it's hardly going to be comparable to the real thing, there's always the option of modding your next server so it looks a lot more like the real deal. For those who don't want to spend too much time thinking about it, Youtuber TheDiamondMinecraft has an absolutely stellar collection of mod recommendations themed around that sleazy, no-holds barred world we all know and love.

The core essentials include:

Zan's Minimap : What Grand Theft Auto game is complete without a mini map?

Damage Indicators : Hearts are nice and all but that's more Minecraft than third-person 'be a mean-spirited git' simulator.

Animated Player: Look, I totally get it. You like Minecraft the way Italians like their pizza: clean and unbastardized. However, Animated player is a necessity. Grand Theft Auto wouldn't be the same if you couldn't see the way Trevor makes funny faces. The same goes with Grand Theft Minecraft, folks.

Flan's Mod: This is just a madhouse of guns, planes, vehicles and prickling of other stuff. Go to the link. Read it. Be awed. (Then go download it.)

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